Tag Archives: France

L’Estagnol – the Return to The Greatest Little Beach And a Bit About The Longest Day!

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Yet another bright and sunny day. It’s almost overwhelming to me because I’m just not used to this much sunshine in the Northeast of the USA!  The Canicule is hanging around for a few days so … Continue reading →

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Onto St. Tropez to See Dany and a Quiet Birthday for Bonaparte!

NOTICE:  At Vincent’s request, I shall go back to referring to him as “Bonaparte”.  He likes it better! Sunday, June 18th Bonaparte woke me up this morning at 9AM!  I was in such a deep slumber that I had a … Continue reading →

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I’m Back From Summer France 2017. Let’s Start At The Beginning. Shall We?

Hi Everybody!!!  And greetings from….HOME!!!  I’m back in my “office” of the dining room table. Back in my “office”.  Luckily Bonaparte is busy with his work because when he sees this mess he’ll be back speaking in French.  And not … Continue reading →

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Ms. France-y Pants Has a Meltdown!

It’s true.  Miss France-y pants here has had a meltdown over such a ridiculous task.  Packing.  As you know, I wrote a post about the start of my packing chore.   Everything was all nicey-nicely organized—to a point. That’s right!  C’est … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Crazytown. I’ve Begun to Pack for Our Trip Back to France.

It’s almost that time of year.  In less than a month, Bonaparte and I will be flying back to the apartment in Theoule-sur-Mer, France. Our little apartment.  I can’t wait to open the front door and relax for a coupla … Continue reading →

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He Wants Me!! Macron Really Wants Me!!????

Since January, I’ve been trying to whip up schemes that would get me across the Atlantic and living in France for the next four years.  I begged Bonaparte to call our real estate agent, put our Chateau on the market … Continue reading →

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What’s In My Travel Beauty Bag?

I’ll tell ya—not much!  I  haven’t assessed all the travel beauty items in a long time and many of them have been used up. It’s time to refill or at least make an attempt at organizing.  ( I hate my … Continue reading →

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How to Make A Great Sauce–Tips from a Saucy Lady.

Yeah. And that woman is me.  Believe me, I’m no professional chef nor am I a professionally trained cook, but the one thing I do well is a sauce. So true. Not only is my taste in classic clothing strong, … Continue reading →

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I Am Edina Monsoon.

Yesterday Bonaparte and I went to the movies. We saw “Absolutely Fabulous—The Movie”.  And it was a fun hour and a half. Watching Eddie and Patsy, I felt that I was with old friends. An hour and a half of … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir Jusqu’à la Prochaine Fois. Goodbye Until Next Time

 Saturday, July 2, 2016 3:30 in the morning and the alarm went off but I didn’t even need it.  There is something remarkably annoying about having to wake up before dawn and get ready for your departure home from a … Continue reading →

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